A Little Princess
- First published
- 1905
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a children's novel published in 1905. When young Sara Crewe arrives at a London boarding school as a privileged pupil, she wins hearts with her imagination and kindness. But a sudden tragedy strips away her fortune, transforming her from pampered princess to starving servant. As the cruel headmistress exploits her and hardship tests her spirit, Sara clings to one belief: true nobility comes from character, not wealth. A mysterious benefactor watches from next door, harboring secrets that could change everything.
- Orphans
- Schools
- Boarding schools
- Girls
- London (England)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #146. A Little Princess on Wikipedia.
